“futuristic funk, pop and R&B” – Nashville Scene Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. For over four decades, the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever […]

“futuristic funk, pop and R&B” – Nashville Scene Victor, bass guitar/vocals; Joseph, keyboards/vocals; Roy, percussion/vocals; and Regi, guitars/vocals. For over four decades, the Wooten Brothers have been recognized as some of the most innovative musicians in existence and are collectively known as one of the most talented and dynamic band of brothers the world has ever […]

“composes ocean-deep jazz epics.” – Pitchfork The music of saxophonist and composer Immanuel Wilkins is filled with empathy and conviction, bonding arcs of melody and lamentation to pluming gestures of space and breath. Listeners were introduced to this riveting sound with his acclaimed debut album Omega, which was named the #1 Jazz Album of 2020 by The New York Times. […]

“soul-cleansing… focused and adventurous playing” – Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out […]

“soul-cleansing… focused and adventurous playing” – Jazz Times Soulful, passionate, stirring… these are the words most often used to describe Kirk Whalum’s music. Forged from his Memphis gospel roots and his 1980‘s initiation into the thriving Houston, TX nightclub scene, Kirk’s big, rich tenor sound is unmistakably his. The ’80s were highlighted by Kirk’s stepping out […]

“one of the most potent singers to ever come out of the Twin Cities.” – Star Tribune In an evening like no other, Tina Schlieske returns to her hometown to croon the classics made famous by the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Tony Bennett, and more. Tina Schlieske originally hails from Minneapolis, MN […]

“Smart, sensitive, earthy singer-songwriter with a superb voice and a musical reach” — Daily Vault Side Two: A special evening where Tina showcases her rock side, featuring a mix of Tina and the B-sides, her solo albums and covers by artists that inspire her. Tina Schlieske is Midwestern rock mainstay, commanding a dedicated and passionate following, especially in her […]

“Ginger possesses some of the sweetest and most clarion pipes in town.” – City Pages A member of the Midwest music scene for many years, Ginger Commodore is a regular visitor to The Dakota stage. Classically trained, gospel-influenced, and jazz-inspired, Ginger’s musical foundation is a true amalgam of musical styles presented with her own unique delivery. Regional Emmy […]

“Petrus is able to convey the beauty of Holiday’s voice and her rich legacy of songs.” – Twin Cities Arts Reader After sold-out performances and an extended run at Jungle Theater, and sold-out shows at the Dakota, Twin Cities theater veteran Thomasina Petrus returns with the songs from Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar and Grill for an unforgettable evening of […]

“Their high-energy stage presence, distinctive voices, close harmonies makes Moore By Four a must-see-and-hear.” – MinnPost Feat. Sanford Moore, Ginger Commodore, Connie Evingson, Dennis Spears, and Ashley Commodore Moore By Four quickly established themselves as a fixture on the Twin Cities music scene when the group was created in 1986 at Ruby’s Cabaret in Minneapolis. […]